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Harper, Peter Stanley was born on April 28, 1939 in Barnstaple, Devon, England. Son of Richard and Margery Harper.
(Myotonic dystrophy is part of the group of muscular dystr...)
Myotonic dystrophy is part of the group of muscular dystrophies. It is the commonest inherited muscular dystrophy and has a profound effect on indviduals who are diagnosed with the disease and their families. It is present for many depths of a patient's life and has many attendant implications. Associated problems with other organs of the body, for example, which does not occur in the other dystrophies, making this very distinctive disorder, and very troubling one for those close to it. This book covers a wide range of aspects of the disease, and explains in simple terms exactly what the condition is, what the symptoms are and how they can or might develop. Also discussed is how to present them, or spot them early enough to treat them, and so limit any potential debilitation. Routes for further study are gone into, as it is not claimed that the book is exhaustive, it does not, for example, cover the very rarest manifestations of the illness. Self education is encouraged and this book gives anyone interested the tools with which to find out more and empower themselves by taking an active role in their own treatment. Most importantly, it carries the message that there is hope, something can be done, even if there is, as yet, no actual cure. Any patient who has left a diagnostic consultation with the impression that there is nothing to be done will find this a great source of hope and strength. There are few clinicians more experienced in this field than Peter Harper who has studied and written extensively on the subject.
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2006 marked the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the human chromosome number, establishing human cytogenetics as a scientific discipline and setting the basis for modern medical genetics. First Years of Human Chromosomes draws together the ground-breaking work of the main researchers in the key period 1955 to 1960. The book is based on interviews with these researchers and descriptions of the major research findings, giving a strong sense of the excitement and thoughts of those involved. To complete the picture, it also features a CD of the recorded interviews.
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(Myotonic dystrophy is part of the group of muscular dystr...)
Myotonic dystrophy is part of the group of muscular dystrophies. It is the commonest inherited muscular dystrophy and has a profound effect on individuals who are diagnosed with the disease and their families. It is present for many decades of a patient's life but, unlike the other dystrophies, it also affects the organs in the body, making this a very distinctive disorder, and a very troubling one for those close to it. When the first edition of Myotonic Dystropy: The Facts published in 2002, it was widely appreciated by families, support groups, professionals, and reviewers for its simple and clear approach to key practical questions. This new edition retains the same successful structure, but now includes new material on the recognition of the distinct "type 2 myotonic dystrophy," which had only just been identified at the time of the first edition. Further explanation of the advances in basic understanding of myotonic dystrophy, and additional coverage of the new approaches to therapy and management of the condition are also included, as well as comprehensive discussion of the recent on-going worlwide research. New to this edition are "Key Facts" at the beginning of each chapter, "Frequently Asked Questions" boxes, and up-to-date contact details for worldwide myotonic dystrophy support groups.
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Harper, Peter Stanley was born on April 28, 1939 in Barnstaple, Devon, England. Son of Richard and Margery Harper.
Bachelor, Oxford University, England, 1961. Bachelor of Medicine, Oxford University, England, 1964. Doctor of Medicine, Oxford University, England, 1972.
Research fellow Johns Hopkins School Medicine, Baltimore, 1969—1971. Senior lecturer University Wales College Medicine, Cardiff, Wales, since 1973, professor, since 1982. Member Human Genetics Commission, London, 2000—2004, Nuffield Council on Bioethics, London, since 2004.
( 2006 marked the 50th anniversary of the discovery of th...)
(Myotonic dystrophy is part of the group of muscular dystr...)
(Myotonic dystrophy is part of the group of muscular dystr...)
Member Physicians Against Nuclear Weapons. Fellow: Linnaean Society, Royal College Physicians.
Married Elaine Margaret Harper.